Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license allowing practice in Kansas is also accepted.
• Demonstrated awareness of patient and significant-other rights.
• Demonstrated awareness and application of safety issues.
• Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, and ability to manage situations to minimize risk.
• Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration; work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry; and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), which may be required within 90 days of hire depending on the department.
• Other RQI certifications, which may be required within 90 days depending on the department.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred for staff providing sedation assistance.
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (PNCB) preferred.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient, situation, or setting data and information.
• Analyze assessment data to identify actual or potential problems and issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized, collaborative plans of care.
• Implement care plans through coordination and strategies that promote health and wellness.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care, conduct assessments, administer medication, provide initial care, and monitor patient progress.
• Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, building caring relationships and demonstrating acceptance and respect.
• Promote a mutually respectful environment that supports communication, professional relationships, and ethical practice.
• Advocate for patients in all roles and settings.
• Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
• Communicate effectively across professional practice.
• Mentor nurses new to their roles and support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
• Participate in and lead nursing practice evolution within the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Use appropriate resources to plan and provide safe, effective, financially responsible, evidence-based nursing services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and support families as they address concerns and decisions.
• Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.